Access key resources from the Library's collection related to the lead-up to the 1967 referendum, the significance of the historic 'Yes' vote, and its ongoing legacy in the pursuit of justice, equality, and recognition for First Australians.

Discover more about the legislation of the Australian Capital Territory.

This guide explains how to find and access Australian legislation, organised by level of government (federal, state/territory, and local) and by type of law, including primary legislation (Acts or statutes) and delegated legislation (subordinate legislation). 

Learn what Bills and explanatory memoranda are, their purpose in the law-making process, and where they can be found.

British Parliamentary publications are valuable primary sources for research into British and dominion history, including Australia.

Locate Commonwealth legislation online and in our collections, including point-in-time versions, reprints, and consolidated legislation.

Elections and referendums are key turning points in Australia’s political history.

Find out how to use electoral rolls to locate your family members or other peoples location or addresses over the years and who was living with them.

Use this guide to help find and access resources in our collection about Australia's climate action protests, anti-mining protests and the Franklin Dam blockade. 

Find detailed records of Federal Government processes, actions, documents, statements and commentaries in our collection.

On 1 January 1901, the six existing self-governing British colonies of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia, came together in union to create the Commonwealth of Australia.

Find key resources from federal, state, territory and local governments, explore notable collections and discover how to access materials that have shaped Australia’s political history.